Sony BDP-S790 - Blu-ray Forum

Remo · 06-10-2012, 02:34 PM

Being that the last BDP-S790 thread I made is lost here we go again.

Post your thoughts and experiences here about this BDP.

steve1971 · 06-11-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo

Being that the last BDP-S790 thread I made is lost here we go again.

Post your thoughts and experiences here about this BDP.

Orderd mine and will be getting it around the 22nd hopefully Remo. Once I get it I will give you my veiws thats for sure buddy.

SixSpeedSamurai · 06-12-2012, 10:24 PM

Thinking about picking one up. If I don't go with that, a S590, but I'm leaning towards the 790.

Super Sonic · 06-13-2012, 12:59 AM

There's no doubt that is a very good Blu-Ray player.

http://www.whathifi.com/review/bdp-s790

Remo · 06-13-2012, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve1971

Orderd mine and will be getting it around the 22nd hopefully Remo. Once I get it I will give you my veiws thats for sure buddy.

Sweet...... I'm sure you'll like it. Before the site crash there was lots of feedback about this player, mostly good , and the most griped about was the exess apps that sony puts on it.

SRNair · 06-15-2012, 12:01 PM

Ordered mine from Amazon UK and got the beauty, still couldn't try any thing on it. Awaiting the 3d glasses from Epson which is on the way so as to test the 3d functionality as well

shrex · 06-15-2012, 09:46 PM

I dig mine, awesome in the PQ/AQ department, menus are a bit clunky, and too many internet options (radio, streaming) It gets a bit distracting.

SixSpeedSamurai · 06-23-2012, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrex

I dig mine, awesome in the PQ/AQ department, menus are a bit clunky, and too many internet options (radio, streaming) It gets a bit distracting.

I love the XMB, I had a Panny before this Sony and hated the interface on it. So cheap looking.

Super Sonic · 07-12-2012, 12:50 AM

The only thing that coud be better is the design, like Denon or Pioneer.

Remo · 07-19-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve1971

Orderd mine and will be getting it around the 22nd hopefully Remo. Once I get it I will give you my veiws thats for sure buddy.

Did you get it?

Subbu.V · 07-22-2012, 06:37 AM

Hello everybody,

This is first me ever I am writing something into forums...

I bought S790 around a month back. It is in Germany. I could explore most of its features. One feature that is really bothering me is "Rendering video...". This feature, I could try from my Samsung Android phone watching photos and movies controlled from phone.

Now my doubt is can n't we do the similar thing from my laptop. Something like, can I use my TV as a monitor through this feature? Are there any special SWs or Windows-7 apps that transmits our monitor image to S790 player......?????

Please suggest...

HorrorFan71 · 07-31-2012, 06:45 PM

Really thinking of picking this one up,simply for the 4K upscaling..
Is there any better players on the market with 4K upscaling??
It seems pretty cheap..$250 for 3D and 4K upscaling??!!

Steve · 11-21-2012, 04:47 PM

I've read some reports of this blu-ray player having major problems after failing a firmware update. Has Sony taken care of this issue (it sounds like an issue with the update itself rather than the player)?

wicked · 12-28-2012, 09:07 PM

I have the latest update on mine and no issues at all.

Blazz66 · 01-20-2013, 07:13 AM

Wife got this for xmas this year.
So far I'm loving it took a little bit to get use to it controlling everything but its great unit.
Knk

Remo · 01-20-2013, 05:03 PM

I ended up getting the 590 because I was impatient, but that is for sale now. I found a deal I couldn't pass up on a used 790. It should be here in a couple weeks, I'm not actually paying for it until Feb 1st then its has to get shipped.

It will be interesting to see how much of a difference there between the two if any, for loading times and the upscaling of none BD source material.

steve1971 · 01-29-2013, 05:55 PM

I was going to get the S790 but I am going to get the S590 instead. At $99.99 that's to good of a deal to pass up. I will be getting it soon.

zoran · 01-31-2013, 04:21 AM

790 is heck of a player. I just sold mine in anticipation to newer model with air play like capabilities

steve1971 · 01-31-2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoran

790 is heck of a player. I just sold mine in anticipation to newer model with air play like capabilities

I am sure the S790 is a heck of a player but I picked up the S590 last night. I will be hooking it up today.

Remo · 02-07-2013, 01:42 PM

I had the 590 for 6 months and just got the 790 a few days ago (found a pretty good deal on a used unit).

I wasn't expecting much if any difference between the two, I was close on that assumption. The 790 does do a better job at upscaling SD and internet based sources to 1080p, load times seem slightly better but not much though.

Zero difference in HD sources, why would there be aside from a malfunctioning player or one that doesn't meet the specs....... Blu-ray is Blu-ray.

Maybe on a newer better TV than my 4 year old Mitsu DLP there may be more noticeable differences in the upscaling but doubt it.

All in all if you don't need the duel HDMI output for A/V separation there isn't enough difference between the 590 and 790 to justify the $100 or more in price, unless you fancy that skype app real bad

EDIT: I have no idea as to any differences in 3D performance, because I don't use 3D.

06-10-2012, 02:34 PM	#1
Remo Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:111 DVD collection:24 PS3 collection:15 Trading Score:22	Sony BDP-S790 Being that the last BDP-S790 thread I made is lost here we go again. Post your thoughts and experiences here about this BDP.

06-12-2012, 10:24 PM	#3
SixSpeedSamurai Power Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Saginaw, MI Blu-ray collection:352 DVD collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:20	Thinking about picking one up. If I don't go with that, a S590, but I'm leaning towards the 790. Main Gear: Samsung PN60E550 - Sony BDP-S790 - Xbox 360 Slim 250 - Wii - Onkyo 606 - OTA - Windows Media Center - Logitech Harmony One Basement Gear: Samsung 46" lcd - Sony BDP-S370 - OTA - Logitech Harmony X-Box Last edited by SixSpeedSamurai; 06-13-2012 at 03:37 AM.

06-13-2012, 12:59 AM	#4
Super Sonic Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Lisbon, Portugal Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Sony BDP-S790 There's no doubt that is a very good Blu-Ray player. http://www.whathifi.com/review/bdp-s790

07-12-2012, 12:50 AM	#9
Super Sonic Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Lisbon, Portugal Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Sony BDP-S790 The only thing that coud be better is the design, like Denon or Pioneer. Last edited by Super Sonic; 07-12-2012 at 01:41 AM.

07-22-2012, 06:37 AM	#11
Subbu.V New Member Member since:Jul 2012	Video rendering... Hello everybody, This is first me ever I am writing something into forums... I bought S790 around a month back. It is in Germany. I could explore most of its features. One feature that is really bothering me is "Rendering video...". This feature, I could try from my Samsung Android phone watching photos and movies controlled from phone. Now my doubt is can n't we do the similar thing from my laptop. Something like, can I use my TV as a monitor through this feature? Are there any special SWs or Windows-7 apps that transmits our monitor image to S790 player......????? Please suggest...

06-15-2012, 12:01 PM	#6
SRNair New Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:India Blu-ray collection:223	Ordered mine from Amazon UK and got the beauty, still couldn't try any thing on it. Awaiting the 3d glasses from Epson which is on the way so as to test the 3d functionality as well

06-15-2012, 09:46 PM	#7
shrex Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:754 Trading Score:5	I dig mine, awesome in the PQ/AQ department, menus are a bit clunky, and too many internet options (radio, streaming) It gets a bit distracting.

07-31-2012, 06:45 PM	#12
HorrorFan71 Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Location:East Coast Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:20	Really thinking of picking this one up,simply for the 4K upscaling.. Is there any better players on the market with 4K upscaling?? It seems pretty cheap..$250 for 3D and 4K upscaling??!!

11-21-2012, 04:47 PM	#13
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:77 Blu-ray collection:193 PS3 collection:20 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:39	I've read some reports of this blu-ray player having major problems after failing a firmware update. Has Sony taken care of this issue (it sounds like an issue with the update itself rather than the player)? Steve

12-28-2012, 09:07 PM	#14
wicked Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:NY Blu-ray collection:136 PS3 collection:3	I have the latest update on mine and no issues at all. Sony KDL-55EX720 Sony STR-DA4600ES Sony BDP-S790 Polk Audio Tsi500, CS20, Tsi200, PSW125 Sony PS3 Slim 120gig APC J25-B

01-20-2013, 07:13 AM	#15
Blazz66 Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Cali Trading Score:53	Mine Wife got this for xmas this year. So far I'm loving it took a little bit to get use to it controlling everything but its great unit. Knk

01-20-2013, 05:03 PM	#16
Remo Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:111 DVD collection:24 PS3 collection:15 Trading Score:22	I ended up getting the 590 because I was impatient, but that is for sale now. I found a deal I couldn't pass up on a used 790. It should be here in a couple weeks, I'm not actually paying for it until Feb 1st then its has to get shipped. It will be interesting to see how much of a difference there between the two if any, for loading times and the upscaling of none BD source material. \|\| AVR - Onkyo TX-NR1009 \|\| Amps - Emotiva XPA-2 / Emotiva LPA-1 \|\| TV - Misubishi WD60737 \|\| BD Player - Sony BDP-S790 \|\| CD Player - Denon DCM-290 \|\| Gaming - Modified PS3 Fat \|\| Gaming - Modified Wii \|\| Main L&R - Polk Audio Monitor 70II \|\| Center - PolkAudio CS2II \|\| Surround - Polk Audio Monitor 40II \|\| Rear Surround - Polk Audio OWM3 \|\| Front High -Polk Audio OWM3 \|\| Subwoofer - 2 Polk Audio PSW505s \|\| Harmony 1100 Remote \|\|

01-29-2013, 05:55 PM	#17
steve1971 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:98 Hardware reviews:3 Trading Score:1	I was going to get the S790 but I am going to get the S590 instead. At $99.99 that's to good of a deal to pass up. I will be getting it soon. Sony Bravia KDL46HX750 LED/3D Tv. Sony BDP S590 Blu Ray Player. Pioneer HTP-071 Surround Sound System.

01-31-2013, 04:21 AM	#18
zoran Senior Member Member since:Feb 2010	790 is heck of a player. I just sold mine in anticipation to newer model with air play like capabilities

02-07-2013, 01:42 PM	#20
Remo Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:111 DVD collection:24 PS3 collection:15 Trading Score:22	I had the 590 for 6 months and just got the 790 a few days ago (found a pretty good deal on a used unit). I wasn't expecting much if any difference between the two, I was close on that assumption. The 790 does do a better job at upscaling SD and internet based sources to 1080p, load times seem slightly better but not much though. Zero difference in HD sources, why would there be aside from a malfunctioning player or one that doesn't meet the specs....... Blu-ray is Blu-ray. Maybe on a newer better TV than my 4 year old Mitsu DLP there may be more noticeable differences in the upscaling but doubt it. All in all if you don't need the duel HDMI output for A/V separation there isn't enough difference between the 590 and 790 to justify the $100 or more in price, unless you fancy that skype app real bad EDIT: I have no idea as to any differences in 3D performance, because I don't use 3D. \|\| AVR - Onkyo TX-NR1009 \|\| Amps - Emotiva XPA-2 / Emotiva LPA-1 \|\| TV - Misubishi WD60737 \|\| BD Player - Sony BDP-S790 \|\| CD Player - Denon DCM-290 \|\| Gaming - Modified PS3 Fat \|\| Gaming - Modified Wii \|\| Main L&R - Polk Audio Monitor 70II \|\| Center - PolkAudio CS2II \|\| Surround - Polk Audio Monitor 40II \|\| Rear Surround - Polk Audio OWM3 \|\| Front High -Polk Audio OWM3 \|\| Subwoofer - 2 Polk Audio PSW505s \|\| Harmony 1100 Remote \|\| Last edited by Remo; 02-08-2013 at 05:08 AM.

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